Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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